- 519-324-7118
- centurytreeservice23@gmail.com
Professional tree care for homes, farms, vineyards, and rural properties in Harrow, Colchester, and the surrounding Town of Essex. Century Tree Service is owner-operated by Devin Mills — fully insured, WSIB compliant, and focused on honest assessments, safe work, and thorough cleanup on every job.
Century Tree Service provides professional, owner-operated tree care to Harrow, Colchester, and the broader Town of Essex and Essex County region. Founded by Devin Mills, our company operates on straightforward principles: give honest assessments, follow proper safety practices, treat every property with care, and leave the site clean when the work is done. Devin handles every estimate personally and is on site for every job — you deal directly with the owner, not a dispatcher or a rotating crew.
We offer a full range of tree services in Harrow, including tree removal, trimming and pruning, stump grinding, emergency storm response, tree planting, and new growth training. Harrow is the agricultural heart of the Town of Essex and, in many ways, of Essex County itself. Settled by German and later Portuguese immigrants, it grew into a prosperous farming community after Hiram Walker built a railway connecting the south end of the county to Windsor for his distillery operations. Today, Harrow serves an agricultural landscape of field crops, horse farms, vineyards, and orchards — all set along the Lake Erie North Shore wine route and the Chrysler Canada Greenway.
When a tree is dead, diseased, or poses a safety risk, removal is the responsible choice. We use controlled rigging, sectional dismantling, and crane-assisted methods to safely remove EAB-killed ash, storm-damaged trees, and farm trees encroaching on structures. Every removal includes full cleanup and site restoration.
Professional pruning keeps trees healthy, safe, and resilient through severe weather. We perform crown thinning, deadwood removal, clearance pruning, and canopy reduction tailored to each tree. Regular maintenance protects rooflines, reduces storm risk, and prevents limb failure over buildings and equipment.
Stumps attract pests, create hazards, and waste usable space. We grind them below grade and backfill with clean wood chips, leaving the area clean and level. This is especially common on Harrow properties with remnants from EAB removals, flood events, and old farm clearings — all permanently resolved.
Harrow has faced some of Essex County’s worst storms in recent years, including a one-in-100-year flood event in August 2023 and another major flood in September 2025. We respond quickly to fallen trees, hanging limbs, and storm debris, and provide documentation for insurance claims.
We handle species selection, site evaluation, and aftercare to ensure every tree thrives long-term. Harrow’s Zone 7b Carolinian soils support bur oak, hackberry, and black walnut. For flood-prone areas, we recommend swamp white oak, silver maple, and sycamore.
Early structural pruning helps young trees develop sound architecture and balanced canopies. Without it, co-dominant stems and narrow crotch angles become costly problems later. Formative pruning is one of the most cost-effective investments a property owner can make.
Owner-Operated, Every Job. Devin Mills conducts every estimate and is on site for every job. You deal with one person — the person directly accountable for the safety and quality of the work. No middlemen, no subcontractors.
Fully Insured and WSIB Compliant. Century Tree Service carries comprehensive commercial general liability insurance and full WSIB (Workplace Safety and Insurance Board) compliance, protecting your property and our crew on every job. We provide proof of insurance upon request and encourage every Harrow property owner to require the same from any tree company.
Straightforward Pricing. Our quotes are detailed and honest. The number we give is the number you pay — no hidden charges, no surprise extras, no high-pressure sales. If conditions change during a job, we explain the situation and let you decide how to proceed.
Complete Cleanup, Every Time. We do not leave debris behind. All branches, wood, chips, and material are removed. We rake and inspect the work area before leaving. This is something our customers consistently mention in their reviews — because the cleanup reflects the care we put into every job.
Serving Harrow, Essex, and All of Essex County. Based in Kingsville, Century Tree Service provides tree care across Harrow, Colchester, Essex Centre, McGregor, Kingsville, Amherstburg, Leamington, Windsor, and surrounding communities. Our familiarity with Harrow’s agricultural landscape and flooding history means we arrive equipped and informed for the work at hand.
The Emerald Ash Borer arrived in Windsor-Essex around 2002 and has killed the vast majority of untreated ash trees. In Harrow, dead ash now lines streets, windbreaks, and property boundaries — growing more brittle each season and shedding limbs without warning. Given Harrow’s storm vulnerability, dead ash near homes and outbuildings should be a removal priority. Replacing lost windbreak trees is an investment in long-term agricultural productivity.
No community in Essex County has been hit harder by extreme rainfall than Harrow. The August 2023 one-in-100-year storm overwhelmed infrastructure and left trees with prolonged root zone saturation, weakening anchorage and decay. When September 2025 flooding struck again, already-stressed trees took additional damage. A tree can appear healthy while its root system is severely compromised — professional assessment is the only way to identify these hidden risks.
Harrow sits at the heart of the Lake Erie North Shore wine route, surrounded by vineyards, orchards, and cash crop operations. Farm windbreaks, hedgerow trees, and mature farmstead shade trees all require periodic professional care. The Chrysler Canada Greenway trail also passes through the area, where trailside trees need regular maintenance for safety. Century Tree Service has the equipment and experience to handle properties of all sizes.
Every project in our gallery represents real work completed by our team across Harrow and Essex County. These are jobs done by our crew, on local properties, for real customers.
Tree removal in Harrow typically ranges from $300 to $3,500 or more depending on tree size, species, condition, and property access. Small trees under 25 feet generally cost $300 to $800. Medium trees between 25 and 50 feet run $800 to $1,500. Large trees over 50 feet can cost $1,500 to $3,500 or higher, especially on rural properties with limited equipment access or trees near farm buildings and hydro lines. Century Tree Service provides free, no-obligation estimates so you know the exact cost before any work begins.
Harrow falls within the Town of Essex, which does not currently require a permit to remove a tree on private residential or agricultural property. The County of Essex has a Natural Heritage Areas Preservation Bylaw that may apply in designated woodlands and natural heritage features. Federal protections may also be relevant, including the Species at Risk Act and the Migratory Birds Convention Act during nesting season (typically April through August). If you are unsure whether any of these provisions apply to a tree on your property, ask your tree service provider before proceeding.
Late winter through early spring — during dormancy — is the ideal window for pruning most hardwood species found in the Harrow area, including silver maple, sugar maple, red oak, and black walnut. Dormant pruning reduces stress, minimizes disease transmission, and supports stronger spring growth. Deadwood removal and hazard pruning can be done year-round. Heavy pruning should be avoided during the active growing season (May through August), and oak species specifically should not be pruned between April and August to reduce the risk of oak wilt.
Yes. Century Tree Service carries comprehensive commercial general liability insurance and full WSIB (Workplace Safety and Insurance Board) compliance, protecting both your property and our crew. We provide proof of insurance and WSIB clearance upon request before any work begins — and we strongly recommend every Harrow property owner require the same from any tree service.
Yes. We provide emergency tree removal and storm damage response across Harrow, the Town of Essex, and all of Essex County. Harrow has experienced devastating storm events — including the August 2023 rainfall that dropped over 188 millimetres overnight and the September 2025 flooding that hit the same area again. If a tree has fallen on your home, vehicle, or property, call us at 519-324-7118. We respond as quickly as conditions allow and provide documentation for insurance claims.
The Emerald Ash Borer has been in the Essex County region since approximately 2002 and has killed the vast majority of untreated ash trees. If your ash tree is dead or in significant decline, removal is the safest course of action — standing dead ash becomes increasingly brittle and can fail without warning, especially during the severe storms Harrow regularly experiences. If your ash tree still has some foliage, it may respond to insecticide treatment, but a professional assessment is needed to determine whether treatment or removal is the right path.
Homeowners and property managers trust us for reliable tree care, clear communication, and consistent results. We take pride in completing each job safely, efficiently, and with respect for every property we work on.
Whether you need a dead tree removed from your property, storm damage assessed after the next heavy rainfall, windbreak maintenance on your farm, or an honest opinion about a tree that concerns you, contact Century Tree Service today. Devin Mills handles every estimate personally, and there is never any pressure or obligation. Call us or fill out the form below — we respond the same day.
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